This set-up will drop the AUW by about 3oz., and offer more RPM due to the conversion to brushless vs. the stock Speed 400. (but, the actual power to the motor is slightly -less- than the stock set-up!)

The video starts with a landing, to show the low-speed characteristics, and it was also the first time I launched it myself. (we didn't have another body for a "tosser", and a cameraman!)

The dip upon launch is -not- caused by lack of power, I simply didn't get on the stick quite quick enough!

Thats really cool! Heck might be fun to add 2 more cells and come in at a bit under 1 1/2 oz below stock but with almosr the same power as the 3T combo. I'm sure the 7T could handle the 14 to 15 or so amp load and the 150 something watts or so would be fun!

will any cheaper Himax motors work with this Mig???? I was reading something about the himaxx 2025-4200 working good up to 200watts......but I think the ampdrawn will be too much for these batteries right???

sorry, but I'm just starting to get in EDF. that's why all the questions

I use a Himax 2025-4200 in the stock fan unit with a P25 and 3S2P Etec pack for a total of 2400 Mah AUW is aorund 19.5 ounces.

The motor draws 19 amps simple math makes that 210 watts but its probably more like 190 watts.

The plane takes off in around 50-60 feet from asphalt using the stock landing gear and appears to be doing 70-80 mph (at least thats what my hotliner flying buddies think)

So far engine temps are around 110 degrees after 4 min flights and batts are just warm, been putting about 1000 MAH back in so should be able to do 8 mins full throttle no problem.

Can say enough good things about the Himax 4200 I started with a 3200 on a 3 cell Kokam then tried a 4 cell Kokam but both those setups lacked good vertical and the ability to do multiple loops was not there, once I change to the 4200 with the twin etec packs it became a much more fun plane to fly.... For those of you who have never flown these things on asphalt (with curbs!) it will definatly give a larger pucker factor

I was looking at the Mega 16/7/7 specs and it gives 21,000rpm at 9 amps with 8 cells. It further shows the 16/15/2 at 40,000 rpm and lists it as a ducted fan replacement, but drawing 35 amps. Think this could be run using a 3s2p Lipo?